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$437+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Anchorage (DSM - ANC)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — ANC
Feb 2 — Feb 91
Mon 2/2
Mon 2/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Anchorage

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Anchorage
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Anchorage. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 3, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/149:38 amDSM - ANC
1 stop13h 51mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/1810:03 pmANC - DSM
1 stop15h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/1$552
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/12:39 pmDSM - ANC
1 stop12h 18mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/79:52 pmANC - DSM
1 stop12h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/31$584
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/203:49 pmDSM - ANC
1 stop10h 17mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/19:55 pmANC - DSM
1 stop11h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/2$585
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/510:59 amDSM - ANC
2 stops16h 10mDelta
Mon 2/163:21 pmANC - DSM
2 stops16h 56mDelta
Deal found 1/1$594
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/1610:57 amDSM - ANC
1 stop11h 00mDelta
Mon 2/231:15 pmANC - DSM
2 stops17h 41mDelta
Deal found 1/2$627
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/26:00 amDSM - ANC
2 stops20h 57mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/139:52 pmANC - DSM
1 stop12h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/2$655
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/111:35 amDSM - ANC
2 stops14h 14mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/711:45 pmANC - DSM
1 stop9h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/31$661

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Anchorage (ANC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 3, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$584
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$437
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$534
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Anchorage that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Anchorage that are best for you.

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Des MoinesAnchorage

DSM - ANC

DSMANC

Des Moines

Thu 2/5

10:59 am-12:09 am

2 stops16h 10m

Anchorage

Mon 2/16

3:21 pm-11:17 am

2 stops16h 56m

$594

Des MoinesAnchorage

DSM - ANC

DSMANC

Des Moines

Mon 2/16

6:19 am-8:44 pm

2 stops17h 25m

Anchorage

Sun 2/22

1:20 am-3:40 pm

2 stops11h 20m

$595

Des MoinesAnchorage

DSM - ANC

DSMANC

Des Moines

Thu 1/15

6:54 am-6:56 pm

1 stop15h 02m

$437

Des MoinesAnchorage

DSM - ANC

DSMANC

Des Moines

Fri 1/16

1:35 pm-7:57 pm

1 stop9h 22m

$437

Des MoinesAnchorage

DSM - ANC

DSMANC

Des Moines

Thu 1/15

8:00 am-11:15 pm

3 stops42h 15m

$492

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Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Anchorage

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to Anchorage in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Anchorage flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Anchorage flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Anchorage flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Anchorage flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Des Moines-Anchorage flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Anchorage

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Anchorage. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Anchorage. Reviews last updated January 3, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Anchorage, such as Alaska Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,631 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2025

SEA - MSY

I really got a lesson in upgrades. I let my seat get chosen . Both times a middle seat...on purpose ...even when we were not full. That's petty I sat behind the first class . They got more than 1 drink ...and a snack . .and the staff actually talked to them...behind a see thru shawl/sheet in the aisle....... You could see over the seats just fine and you could hear the voices just fine. But the sheet let You KNOW. Your not welcome here. For a moment I regretted not spending 300 dollars per seat so I could see a smile and eat a sandwhich and enjoy my seat . The married couple drank champain and laughed and flirted with each other. It looked so happy and care free MONEY really does buy happiness ..the hateful glares and sighs from my seat mates brought me back to reality I wasn't rich and I still had 2 hours left in this middle seat.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,631 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,631 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2025

SEA - MSY

I really got a lesson in upgrades. I let my seat get chosen . Both times a middle seat...on purpose ...even when we were not full. That's petty I sat behind the first class . They got more than 1 drink ...and a snack . .and the staff actually talked to them...behind a see thru shawl/sheet in the aisle....... You could see over the seats just fine and you could hear the voices just fine. But the sheet let You KNOW. Your not welcome here. For a moment I regretted not spending 300 dollars per seat so I could see a smile and eat a sandwhich and enjoy my seat . The married couple drank champain and laughed and flirted with each other. It looked so happy and care free MONEY really does buy happiness ..the hateful glares and sighs from my seat mates brought me back to reality I wasn't rich and I still had 2 hours left in this middle seat.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,020 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,631 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2025

SEA - MSY

I really got a lesson in upgrades. I let my seat get chosen . Both times a middle seat...on purpose ...even when we were not full. That's petty I sat behind the first class . They got more than 1 drink ...and a snack . .and the staff actually talked to them...behind a see thru shawl/sheet in the aisle....... You could see over the seats just fine and you could hear the voices just fine. But the sheet let You KNOW. Your not welcome here. For a moment I regretted not spending 300 dollars per seat so I could see a smile and eat a sandwhich and enjoy my seat . The married couple drank champain and laughed and flirted with each other. It looked so happy and care free MONEY really does buy happiness ..the hateful glares and sighs from my seat mates brought me back to reality I wasn't rich and I still had 2 hours left in this middle seat.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,139 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,631 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2025

SEA - MSY

I really got a lesson in upgrades. I let my seat get chosen . Both times a middle seat...on purpose ...even when we were not full. That's petty I sat behind the first class . They got more than 1 drink ...and a snack . .and the staff actually talked to them...behind a see thru shawl/sheet in the aisle....... You could see over the seats just fine and you could hear the voices just fine. But the sheet let You KNOW. Your not welcome here. For a moment I regretted not spending 300 dollars per seat so I could see a smile and eat a sandwhich and enjoy my seat . The married couple drank champain and laughed and flirted with each other. It looked so happy and care free MONEY really does buy happiness ..the hateful glares and sighs from my seat mates brought me back to reality I wasn't rich and I still had 2 hours left in this middle seat.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,077 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,631 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2025

SEA - MSY

I really got a lesson in upgrades. I let my seat get chosen . Both times a middle seat...on purpose ...even when we were not full. That's petty I sat behind the first class . They got more than 1 drink ...and a snack . .and the staff actually talked to them...behind a see thru shawl/sheet in the aisle....... You could see over the seats just fine and you could hear the voices just fine. But the sheet let You KNOW. Your not welcome here. For a moment I regretted not spending 300 dollars per seat so I could see a smile and eat a sandwhich and enjoy my seat . The married couple drank champain and laughed and flirted with each other. It looked so happy and care free MONEY really does buy happiness ..the hateful glares and sighs from my seat mates brought me back to reality I wasn't rich and I still had 2 hours left in this middle seat.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Anchorage. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Anchorage?

    Delta can get you from Des Moines to Anchorage in just under 16h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance between Des Moines and Anchorage is about 2668 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Anchorage round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Des Moines to Anchorage is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $463 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and United Airlines, starting at $595 and $625 round-trip. Users have found that American Airlines is 46% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Anchorage one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $341 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $368 and Alaska Airlines from $397 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Anchorage that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Anchorage flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Anchorage?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Anchorage.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Anchorage?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Anchorage by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Des Moines to Anchorage

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$463Average$628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$595Average$824FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$625Average$850FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$744Average$878FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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